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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.55, 390.83 and 87.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.55, 390.83 and 87.22 is: 130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.55 : 390.83 = 87.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.55/390.83 = 87.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.55x = 390.83 × 87.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.55x = 34,087.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,087.43/260.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.83

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